“We can’t go on like this.”   “Huh? What?”   “ Two  hours.”   Two hours?  Hyeon Gyu-ha waved his hand with his index and middle fingers outstretched at In Yoo-shin, who was looking at him curiously.   “I want to call you every two hours. After having such a thrilling experience with Yoo-shin in the dungeon, I can’t help but want to see you more and more. I will resist the urge to call you every 30 minutes, so I compromised on two hours.”   “If it’s every two hours, then that’s a bit……”   “Can’t you?”   “That’s……”   “……”   “Can’t you?”   “……”   “Can’t you?”   “……”   Even though I knew it was all an act, I couldn’t bring myself to say no when that convincing face looked at me with such pitiful eyes. Wasn’t the original sin of taming him my fault in the first place?   Well, if it’s just two or three hours…   “…… You can.”   “Great. If you say anything else later, I’ll get upset.”   As soon as Yoo-shin said he could, Hyeon Gyu-ha dropped his pitiful gaze and became a well-fed cat again. It seemed that it’s true that he’s a vampire that sucked some types of energy, such as vitality or spirit.   “Now that we’re done with the important task, please take a look at this.”   They had lunch together in the cafeteria and were hanging out in the rooftop garden as usual. While In Yoo-shin was visiting dungeons and working on civil affairs, work on the promotional video was also progressing steadily.   What Hyeon Gyu-ha showed him were scenario drafts.   “Yoo-shin -ssi , what do you want me to film here?”   “Isn’t there anything you want to do?”   “It doesn’t matter. If possible, it would be better to have a video that is good for Master to watch.”   In Yoo-shin took the printed drafts and flipped through them.   This was Hyeon Gyu-ha’s first video in 28 years of life. Moreover, this video may be the last. The director’s ulterior motive to get the absolute most out of Hyeon Gyu-ha was fully contained within the proposal.   To roughly summarize the scenarios, they were as follows:   1. Hyeon Gyu-ha, wet for no reason.   2. Hyeon Gyu-ha, naked for no reason.   3. Hyeon Gyu-ha, taking a shower for no reason.   4. Hyeon Gyu-ha, decadently world-weary for no reason.   5. Hyeon Gyu-ha, lying in bed for no reason.   6. Hyeon Gyu-ha, holding a whip for no reason.   7. Hyeon Gyu-ha, licking cream for no reason.   8. Hyeon Gyu-ha, with his clothes getting torn for no reason.   9. Hyeon Gyu-ha……   “Hey, if we film something like this, won’t we get caught by the Korea Communications Commission?”   It’s not just a commercial for an ordinary company, but a promotional video for a government department.   “What can I do when my very existence is 19+?”   “……”   “What are you into?”   In Yoo-shin glanced at his brightly smiling face and his beauty, dazzling even today, and imagined. Hyeon Gyu-ha, wet from his shower, with his clothes torn, decadently world-weary and lying on a bed holding a whip, licking cream…  His heart rate rose. I thought I had been straight all my life without any doubts but imagination was very unhealthy for my heart.   ‘Can’t we film this all in a series?’   To be honest, I was curious about everything. The thought that no matter what he filmed, it would be over 19+—no, it would be a great video. Wouldn’t it be helpful to share a good-looking face with everyone instead of monopolizing it to contribute to humanity?   While he was in the middle of serious thinking, there was a knock on the door, and an employee holding a selfie stick and a cell phone bowed in.   “Hello, Hunter- nim ! And In Yoo-shin! I am Ohana from the Digital Communication Team. I’m filming the Ministry of Ability’s vlog. Can I film Hunter- nim ?”   “As long as Yoo-shin- ssi  is not exposed.”   “Of course! Even if he’s accidentally recorded, we’ll make sure to edit him out with effects like mosaics and voice alteration.”   After receiving permission, Ohana went out the door again and started filming the scene coming in, and In Yoo-shin quickly took refuge on the bench opposite her.   “This is a secret place that only people in the company know about, so we tried to keep it a secret, but then we heard that the hottest person in our company is here, and today is special! This is disclosed only to you. Ta-da! Hello, Hunter Hyeon Gyu-ha- nim ! I am Ohana, the youngest vlogger of the DSO team.”   “Yeah.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled and shook hands with her. Previously, I wouldn’t have noticed the difference, but now I knew without having to open the status window. His smile was a sour, soulless one.   [Current Status: Murderous. Intrigued. Bored]   He immediately felt a sense of boredom shortly after we separated—will the filming be okay……?   “I got information that you’ve been visiting the rooftop garden a lot lately! What were you doing today?”   “I was on a date with Master.”   “Cut! Cut! Cut!”   In Yoo-shin unconsciously crossed his arms in the shape of an X and shouted.   “What should I do if he says ‘Master’ while we’re filming?”   “If I can’t call you Master, what should I call you? Is this the Joseon Dynasty now, where you can’t even openly acknowledge your father and brother as yours?” (Hyeon Gyu-ha is referencing The Biography of Hong Gildong,  specifically the concept of hobuhohyung  (호부호형 or 呼父呼兄): being denied the right to address one’s father and brother by their proper titles.)   “What does that have to do with hobuhohyung ?”   “Yoo-shin- ssi , are you embarrassed of me?”   Unlike In Yoo-shin, whose neck was even red, Hyeon Gyu-ha tilted his head with a sad face, and Ohana smiled awkwardly.   “Haha…… You two are just like what I heard.”   I wondered what she had heard……  In Yoo-shin felt a little sad.   Unlike employees of the Ministry of Ability who were familiar with Hyeon Gyu-ha, Ohana was from another department, so she was still unfamiliar with hearing ‘Master.’ In response to her tearful efforts in adapting to that title, In Yoo-shin held on to Hyeon Gyu-ha and begged him to leave out ‘Master,’ and Hyeon Gyu-ha let out a pitiful sigh.   “If Master wants it, I must obey.”   “Hahaha. Then let’s start filming again. Hmm, hmm. I received information that people are visiting the rooftop garden often these days! What were you doing today?”   “I was on a date with my boyfriend.”   He did not forget about dates.   The filming that started like this went in such a direction that Yoo-shin couldn’t tell if it was the Ministry of Ability’s vlog or Hyeon Gyu-ha’s vlog. Ohana, who was chatting like an interviewer, pointed to the documents placed on the bench.   “May I ask what document you were looking at? Oh, if you don’t want to answer this question, I’ll edit it out!”   “Promotional video drafts. My boyfriend and I were deciding what to do here.”   “Wow. I’m really curious about what you’ll choose! I’d like to know it a bit, but I’ll hold back for the fun of watching the video without spoilers! Come to think of it, the Hunter on our DSO team is almost like a deus ex machina (a contrived power or plot device that resolves a hopeless situation) for me. I’m telling you, Hunter- nim , even a coffee machine over a million won would probably get immediate approval on the expenditure report if your name were attached to it.”   “Oh right. Now that I think about it, Maste—”   “Gyu-ha- ssi ! Cut!”   “Ah right. Now that I think about it, I hadn’t considered buying a coffee machine before since my boyfriend doesn’t drink coffee often, but after hearing Ohana’s story, it seems like a good idea.”   “Ah, did I help Hunter- nim  in some way?”   “I’m thinking of installing a coffee machine in the first floor’s break room.”   As he spoke, Hyeon Gyu-ha sent a text message on his cell phone.   “It’s a law firm that handles not only consultations but even miscellaneous tasks. YJ Law Firm: please give it lots of interest. In particular, my attorney is a very capable person recommended by the vice-chairman of Yangsa Group. Attorney Yoo, I’ve given you solid publicity, so please make me a good coffee from a good coffee machine.”   Due to the adults’ circumstances, the law firm’s promotion was edited out, but Attorney Yoo delivered a 30-million-won coffee machine and charged it to Hyun Gyuha’s card. The Ministry of Ability panicked for a moment, wondering if supplies worth tens of millions of won could be given to a government agency, but Gyu-ha explained it away by claiming that he had brought the personal items of In Yoo-shin, an employee. No one had the guts big enough to return the items Hyeon Gyu-ha sent.   On the day the coffee machine was installed, even other departments besides the Department of Public Welfare came to see and get a cup of coffee.   “I’ll enjoy my coffee!”   “Please compliment me more.”   “I am so blessed! Your Highness!”   People around Gyu-ha burst into laughter as he imitated a sudden bow.   [Current Status: Murderous. Intrigued. Bored.]   In Yoo-shin was sipping his coffee and looking at his status window with concern.   “Hunter -nim , so, I don’t have to buy coffee separately every morning, right?”   Hyeon Gyu-ha mercilessly crushed the hopes of Team Leader Hong, who asked with excitement.   “How can people live by only drinking coffee? You have to eat bread too.”   “Ha, haha! Yeah, that’s right. I’ll continue to bring desserts!”   “Salt bread too.”   “Yes!”   Kim Ji-yeon, who was stroking the coffee machine with a dreamy look in her eyes, took a picture and secretly tapped on her phone.   - Look at my bias’s tribute gift.   “……”   In Yoo-shin, who happened to see her cell phone screen, decided not to look at the message she was writing on a forum post.   ***   - Did you see the coffee machine Hyeon Gyu-ha put in the Ministry of Ability?   That’s something they only use in hotels ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋhe probably brought it for his lover, but he brought something like that not home but ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋat work ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ   ㄴThe lover said out loud that he doesn’t drink coffee at work often.   ㄴㄴI wish he won’t just throw away the money he wasted on him.   ㄴis he a homo or something because he has nothing to suck up to? are you all homo too??   ㄴㄴWhether you’re fucking with a man or a woman, who cares???   ㄴㄴㄴBut these days, Hyeon Gyu-ha can’t even beat monsters, right? He’s dating instead?   ㄴㄴㄴㄴ My cousin is in the Ministry of Ability, and he reported that a privately owned dungeon was closed a few days ago.   ㄴㄴㄴㄴㄴ When people close a dungeon, they come in groups and advertise it everywhere, but that bastard goes alone and closes them without a word ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ   ㄴㄴㄴㄴㄴㄴ It’s good to be alive and not be dead. If your boyfriend asks you to take a photo for his photo book, don’t you think he will take it for you? ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠBoyfriend, please, please. The next one is a picture of him. ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Gyu pls..pls..   ㄴWe’re begging his boyfriend, not Gyuha. No one has mentioned his boyfriend’s name yet, right?   ㄴㄴI don’t know his full name, but his last name is In-ssi.   ㄴㄴㄴPlsplsplsplease   ㄴWhen I can see and touch them every day, why would I need something like a photobook?ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ   ㄴI’m really curious about the promotional video... Will the Ministry of Ability upload that to a vlog as well?   ㄴㄴIt’s uploaded   ㄴㄴㄴIs Ministry of Ability part of Gyu-ha’s agencyㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ   ㄴㄴWhen they uploaded the raw video footage, I saw that he was covered up in the draft.   ㄴㄴㄴWhat on earth are you filmingㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ   ***   “So, which draft do you like?”   The director, who signed a contract with the Ministry of Ability to film a promotional video, nervously rubbed his palms together. In contrast, Hyeon Gyu-ha indifferently tapped one of the draft plans.   “This one. I didn’t care about anything, but my lover chose it.”   “Ooh, as expected! I also thought that this draft perfectly matched the image of Hunter Hyeon. Did your lover tell you why he specifically chose it?”   “No. He didn’t say much, but when my lover looked at the drafts, his eyes stayed here for 12.48 seconds longer than the average.”   “W-well, you two seem to be getting along well. Hahaha……”   The director smiled brightly. PA : The list of “No Reason” is the best (∗•ω•∗), The design of the CF was chosen because of 12.48 sec. q(^-^q) Editor M: The director and I are looking at each other like, ‘Hunter -nim  keeps track of how long IYS looks at something, down to the nanosecond? Bro is a professional  stalker.‘ (  ⊙_⊙) (⊙_⊙  ) ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

Even when he wasn’t an official hunter, if he came across an incident like a bank robbery on his way, he would clean it up as if he were throwing away trash, because that’s the kind of hunter he was. Hyeon Gyu-ha shrugged his shoulders. “I only work solo. And my top priority is Master’s safety.” “I hate taking orders from that crazy bastard too, so why don’t you just take the lead, Lee Hye-yeon- ssi ?” “You’re not saying you’re going to completely abandon the civilians, are you?” “Hmph. Annoying tasks like that are none of my business.” Temporarily assigned as the leader, Lee Hye-yeon checked the strength of the total number of people. There were around forty ordinary people and low-level awakened individuals who were practically the same as ordinary people, as well as two S-class, two A-class, one C-class, and three D-class Hunters. There was no need to worry too much about how to direct them. “The other hunters, including Jin-hyeok and I, will protect the civilians here, so you two can explore the east and west separately. Once we know the location of the dungeon boss, we can split into teams again. If you can capture it, just kill it right away.” “Who’s going east and who’s going west?” “It’s not important, so let’s just play rock-paper-scissors.” “I’ll take the west. Since Yoo-shin’s hometown is Kaesong, he has liked the west since a long time ago.” “……?” While people made expressions like ‘What are you talking about?’ Yoo-shin carefully interpreted Hyeon Gyu-ha(’s words). “I think it’s because Kaesong is located west of Seoul.” “Gyu-ha is clearly something else for saying stuff like that, but you’re also amazing for understanding him.” “It’s the loving bond between a Master and his pet.” “Mind your own business. Anyway, be careful out there.” Before Lee Hye-yeon could even finish her instructions, Gong Tae-seong strode toward the main stadium on the east side of the playground, holding a sword in one hand. “Are you going to follow Gyu-ha too?” “Being next to Gyu-ha- ssi  is safest.” “Okay, let’s say that’s true…… but shouldn’t you put away the pajamas?” “Ah.” Realizing his mistake, In Yoo-shin returned the hamster pajamas with a slight blush. Hyeon Gyu-ha openly showed his disappointment as he stored them away into his inventory. “…… Let’s wear them when we get home.” Hyeon Gyu-ha sullenly wiggled his pinky finger, and In Yoo-shin quickly hooked their fingers and stamped the seal of promise. Only then did he smile brightly. It was a strange smile since his entire face lacked shadows, but he still looked handsome to In Yoo-shin. “Ah, wait. In Yoo-shin.” Choi Jin-hyeok traced the attribute artifact tattoo etched near his Adam’s apple with his finger. As the noble family crest-like tattoo glowed, blue mana gathered in a spherical shape at his fingertips. It was about the size of a ping pong ball. “This is poison. If you infuse it with mana and throw it, it will explode, so use it when you’re in danger—although, I don’t think you’ll need to use it since Hyeon Gyu-ha is here.” “Thank you!” In Yoo-shin nodded in surprise. As a man of few words, he hadn’t spoken much, so being specially taken care of was both unexpected and heartwarming. Park Seung-gi, who had been drooling as he filmed the surrounding area, shouted belatedly. “If there’s danger, hide behind Hunter- nim  no matter what!” In Yoo-shin followed Hyeon Gyu-ha towards the west side. Before entering the main building, he turned around to look back. The colorless, lifeless world composed entirely of black and white was filled with colorful beings devoid of shadows. As if the separate dimensions were the result of forcibly twisting together, the sight of them induced a primal revulsion. A blank, pristine white sky, devoid of sun, moon, stars, or clouds, gazed down upon them. * “Be careful.” Hyeon Gyu-ha caught In Yoo-shin just as he was about to trip over a loose cracked tile. The piece of pavement that In Yoo-shin kicked flew into a deep, crevasse-like crack in the ground. It was such a deep chasm that the tile, which had been bouncing as it fell, made no sound when it finally hit the bottom. With In Yoo-shin tucked under his arm, Hyeon Gyu-ha leaped effortlessly over the split ground, landing directly at the entrance to the main building. In Yoo-shin touched the exterior wall of the building, which was mint-colored until recently. Some of its rough, worn-out surface had crumbled. Incongruous as if the background had been edited to black and white, leaving only his apricot-colored hand, the scenery was unfamiliar. The glass door at the entrance to the main building was shattered into pieces, and half of the stairs had collapsed. The once smooth stair railing was now covered in peeling paint and dark red rust. “Seems like they didn’t cut corners in the construction process. It looks fairly sturdy. I don’t think there’s any danger of it collapsing.” Even if the building were to collapse, Hyeon Gyu-ha would make sure we stayed safe.  In Yoo-shin carefully climbed the stairs while holding onto Gyu-ha’s sleeve. The outdoor area, where the sun didn't rise, and the indoor area, devoid of any light source, were equally bright. Feet that couldn’t even cast shadows steadily walked down the silent corridor. The elevator was half-open and stopped on the first floor. He pressed the button just in case, but there was no response at all. “I wonder if the gate broke loose just as the elevator was about to reach the first floor and open its doors?” “It could have happened the moment the door was about to close.” There was a building directory posted next to the central staircase. Although the film was peeling and damaged in several places, it was not difficult to discern it. The building had one basement floor and three above-ground floors. Hyeon Gyu-ha lightly tapped the directory with the back of his hand as In Yoo-shin took a picture with his phone, just in case. “We can look at the basement first, and then make our way up. Is that okay?” In Yoo-shin nodded in agreement, and the fingertips that ran through his hair were gentle. Fortunately, the stairs leading down to the basement were not badly damaged. Descending the stairs in long, swift strides, Hyeon Gyu-ha surveyed his surroundings and, leaning over the railing, clicked his tongue. “The basement is ruined.” In Yoo-shin followed along quietly and peeked his head out from the side. A black liquid, like spilled ink, was sloshing at the bottom of the stairs. “Looks like it’s flooded. But surprisingly, even though the water is pitch black, it looks quite clean, doesn’t it?” It was very transparent, almost like Grade 1 water. Water was the most essential thing for survival. If I were in a pinch, couldn’t I just scoop up some of this water and drink it?  Hyeon Gyu-ha shook his head as if he had read his thoughts. “You shouldn’t drink it. It looks like normal water on the outside, but you would never know if it had been contaminated or mutated somehow. The boss mob might be in the basement, so let’s look around first.” There was a parking lot and an electrical room in the basement. Holding In Yoo-shin, Hyeon Gyu-ha floated down into the flooded basement, and amidst the sudden silence posed a question. “What do you think will cause the destruction of the world?” “Nuclear war? Environmental pollution? Or maybe a meteorite strike, like when the dinosaurs went extinct……” “All of these are possible, as Yoo-shin- ssi  said. It could be the start of an ice age, or maybe zombies will appear, or perhaps it’s the doing of a mad archmage, or maybe God will wash everything away with a flood.” “You’re saying that we shouldn’t drink the water because we don’t know why the world inside the gate was destroyed?” “Very smart.” With a somewhat pleased smile on his face, Hyeon Gyu-ha left the machine room and slowly flew through the parking lot. “If there was long-term profitability like other gates, there might be research to find out the cause of the destruction, but erosion gates are a one-time dungeon. If you’re lucky, you’ll die immediately, but if you’re unlucky, you might turn into something like a monster.” “So, an instantaneous death is considered lucky, huh……” “Since we came in without protective gear, we’ll have to undergo various tests even after we clear this. But at least it seems like there’s no zombie virus in the air.” After saying that, Hyeon Gyu-ha gently narrowed his eyes. “I’d gladly let Master’s teeth sink into me if you become a zombie. It would be my pleasure.” “…… I’ll be careful not to turn into a zombie.” As hazy waves spread across the still water, like a lake deep in the mountains, Hyeon Gyu-ha stretched out his arm. The black mist that seemed to be rising in the distance burst with a bang, unable to withstand the pressure of the air pressing down on it. The pitch-black water greedily sucked in the remains of the mist, and then became quiet again. “Is that a monster?” “Although we lump them together with monsters, they’re a bit different. They don’t have crystal cores. Plus, their physical bodies are pretty weak.” Even after killing more than ten monsters, the dungeon boss did not show up. The two of them exited the underground and returned to the surface. Despite their spending a considerable amount of time exploring the vast underground, the landscape within the building remained unchanged, greeting them with its desolate appearance. They first checked out the central information desk. The computers that required electricity were turned off, but a laptop, which ran on battery power, was still running. In Yoo-shin gently pressed a key on the laptop keyboard. A character seemed to appear in the work program's monochrome input window, but then the very key he touched crumbled to dust. “Its durability has weakened a lot.” “Can such a destruction really happen?” “……” Hyeon Gyu-ha was generally kind to him and provided detailed explanations, except for the few secrets he kept hidden. So when Yoo-shin asked this question casually, it was strange that Gyu-ha’s answer was delayed. In Yoo-shin’s eyes widened in surprise as he raised his head in confusion. *** Editor M: IYS: Are those monsters? HGH: No, they are different. next paragraph: Anyway, the monsters— HM: In Yoo-shin has the best fun of his life while I’m just lying on my bed and rotting….  ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“If you even try to use a skill on Yoo-shin- ssi  again, you’re dead .” “Where did you get the sudden confidence to think that you can defeat me?” Gong Tae-seong snorted and took a step back, preparing to take out a weapon from his inventory. Even Lee Hye-yeon had tensed up, having given Park Seung-gi back his popcorn. Just before In Yoo-shin could try to quickly dissuade Hyeon Gyu-ha by saying it’s nothing— “……!” Hyeon Gyu-ha swiftly enveloped In Yoo-shin in a force field. The next person to notice some strange occurrence was Gong Tae-seong. Lee Hye-yeon and Choi Jin-hyeok then raised puzzled looks. The once clear and bright sky was shattered. Thick darkness spread and flowed down, as if ink had been poured through the cracks in the broken sky. The group gathered in the corner of the playground, the people watching the famous hunters, and the people cleaning up after themselves—they were all swallowed up by the flowing darkness. It happened instantly. The flowing, gurgling darkness reassembled the world that it had greedily devoured. In the midst of the dizzying vertigo that felt like his soul was being mixed up with something else and upheaval of a world being reassembled, In Yoo-shin felt a strange sense of amazement and déjà vu. An erosion gate. He knew this feeling. * A long, quiet night. A full moon rising brightly. Vision stained blood-red. A shattered sky. “……hin -ssi , Yoo-shin -ssi ! Are you okay?” “Ah……” In Yoo-shin blinked a few times as his blurred vision wasn’t able to form a proper image. His blurred vision soon cleared up and he was met with a worried gaze. In Yoo-shin gently bit his lower lip, finding the sight of his reflection in beautiful amber eyes all too familiar. He shouldn’t be getting used to them, yet he found his heart softening. “I’m o—kAY!” In Yoo-shin, who tried to answer that he was okay, freaked out. There was not a single shadow on Hyeon Gyu-ha’s face. “Gyu-ha- ssi , y-y-your face……!” “My face? Ah, this must be Yoo-shin- ssi ’s first time getting caught up in an erosion gate. It’s always like this here.” Hyeon Gyu-ha waved his hand gently, revealing that not only his hand but his entire body lacked any shadows. Despite how his fingers were clearly moving and how the lighting was bright enough to discern his form, his body, completely devoid of shadows, was an utterly bizarre sight. When a ‘natural’ appearance is distorted into an ‘unnatural’ one, the human brain cannot easily accept it. Even though the person standing in front of In Yoo-shin was a person, it gave him an eerie feeling, as if he were seeing a ghost or spirit. When Gyu-ha made eye contact or spoke, the muscles in his face clearly moved as well, but since there was no shading, he looked like a misfitted mass of polygons rather than a living person. Glancing down, Yoo-shin noticed that his own body was the same. Goosebumps rose on his skin. He closed his eyes tightly and pressed himself closer to Hyeon Gyu-ha, who ruffled In Yoo-shin’s hair with contentment. “I heard about erosion gates, but now that I see one in person, ugh…….” “Let’s look around after we’ve mentally prepared ourselves a bit.” He gently hugged In Yoo-shin’s waist at the same time. Unlike Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was building his own little world inside the gate without a care, those caught up in it were busy moving around. “Mana and radiation levels are normal.” Having checked the numbers, Gong Tae-seong sighed as he threw the portable measuring device back into his inventory. “Lee Hye-yeon- ssi , was there any indication that an erosion gate would open here?” “If there were , there wouldn’t have been a test today. Thank goodness that the radiation is normal and the air is breathable. The weather is a bit chilly, but we can manage.” While the two explored the environment, Choi Jin-hyeok was leading about forty people who were trapped in the gate. In Yoo-shin calmed his startled heart as he heard the voices murmuring anxiously around him, and slowly opened his eyes. Even though I had mentally prepared myself, it was a shocking sight that made me groan when I saw it in person. The world was black and white except for those without shadows. Moreover, this place was the sports center where they were before being swept away by the gate. In a world where all color had disappeared, everyone was standing on the ruins of decay the moment when they were engulfed by the gate. The trees planted at the edge of the playground had died and withered, their branches bare and twisted; the ground was cracked and warped; the buildings were crumbling; and there was not a single common flying insect in sight. A black and white world where no living creatures existed. This was the world after destruction. What gave In Yoo-shin the creeps more than anything was that even though it was his first time getting trapped in an erosion gate, he felt an inexplicable sense of déjà vu. ‘Am I mistaken because I saw a lot of warnings telling me to be careful about erosion gates?’ An erosion gate is literally a gate that erodes reality. Unlike other gates that create an illusion of a disconnected world inside, an erosion gate devours and reassembles reality, constituting the end of the world. It was a horror beyond imagination to have the daily life he had been accustomed to living up until now infringed upon and thrown into the apocalypse. But that wasn’t all. There was a high possibility that the world after destruction would be an environment in which humans could not survive. Sometimes, the once-solid ground would erupt with lava. Other times, radiation exposure would lead to radiation poisoning and death even after clearing a gate. There were also worlds dominated by extreme temperatures, ranging from scorching heat to freezing cold. It was very lucky that the air was breathable despite the rather chilly temperature. “Isn’t it cold?” “It’s a little chilly, but I can bear with it.” “Still, I would feel sad if you catch a cold.” Hyeon Gyu-ha pulled a thin jacket out of his subspace. I gratefully accepted it when he offered, but I was puzzled. It wasn’t Hyeon Gyu-ha’s size; rather, it fit me perfectly “Did you buy this for me to wear?” “I felt bad for not being considerate of Yoo-shin -ssi  the last time we raided a dungeon.” He took out various things from his inventory. Winter clothes, summer clothes, and pajamas, as well as game consoles, board games, books, toy cubes, and other miscellaneous items that were good for killing time were floating in front of In Yoo-shin’s eyes. “I also bought boxers with hamsters as cute as me.” “I-it’s okay if you don’t show me those!” “Um, how about these hamster pajamas instead? The only designs I liked were for kids, so I made a customized order and got a couple’s matching pajama set for Yoo-shin- ssi  and me.” What he was holding in his hand was a fluffy pajama with a hamster face drawn on the hood, which had cute ears sticking out. There was also a tail attached to the butt. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s hamster was even winking cutely. ‘Uh, what……? Am I supposed to change into that?’ Just before he unwittingly unzipped his hamster onesie, Lee Hye-yeon gave them a dumbfounded look. “Are you setting up a home inside the gate?” “Everything belongs to Master, so no matter how much you want it, I won’t give you anything, Noona .” That’s right. This was a normal reaction. It seemed like I was forgetting how to think normally because of Hyeon Gyu-ha’s influence. “Crazy bastard……” “I really hate it.” Gong Tae-seong and Choi Jin-hyeok reacted like normal people by saying a few words each. Because the skill that erased his presence was cancelled, the group that was also caught up in the gate were staring blankly at Hyeon Gyu-ha and whispering. As if majoring in gate studies wasn’t enough, Park Seung-gi, who was completing his master’s and doctoral studies, was filming the inside of the gate with curiosity. In any case, even inside the gate, Hyeon Gyu-ha’s laidback words and actions helped those who were almost in panic regain their composure. “Let’s put that crazy bastard aside for now…… Does anyone have any food?” Gong Tae-seong looked around and asked, but no one answered. He wasn’t expecting a reply for that question, anyway. “Well, since our drinking water is just a couple of bottles being carried by some people, we need to clear this place quickly. As for the territory, let’s see. Who has a search skill?” “I do.” One C-class hunter, who had observed today’s test as a public safety officer, raised his hand. After taking a walk around the playground, he briefly rubbed his bloodshot eyes then explained. “It includes the entire sports center, including the basement, and part of the road. Everybody here are all people who were swept by the gate.” “At least the only troublesome burdens are the limited area and just those guys, so that’s a positive, I guess.” Those who were huddled together and trembling flinched at the cold voice. “So, who is going to be the leader of this improvised team? For your information, if I were the leader, I would maximize our efficiency in a short period of time.” There was no one here who did not understand the intention to neglect the safety of non-hunters and prioritize clearing the dungeon. Unlike dungeon breaks, when it came to erosion gates, it was impossible for those outside to enter or give support. The best strategy was to clear them in a short period of time, unless you knew how the environment within the gate would rapidly change and you even prepared food and drinking water in advance. The eyes of the people trembling in fear were focused on Hyeon Gyu-ha. *** HM: I wouldn’t have realized that there wasn’t a shadow under me at first sight… literally HGH and IYS in their honeymoon phase. Editor M: Actually, these guys don’t have to worry about starvation, because Hyeon Gyu-ha is making sure that they all eat dog food! (Chinese slang for forcing single people to endure PDA.) ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

Yoo-shin’s throat felt like it had a knot tied up inside. He tried to gulp it down as Gyu-ha’s hands continued moving, roaming around his face. “I’m just trying to get an eyelash that’s stuck on your face.” As if that was all he had to say, Hyeon Gyu-ha removed his hand from his face, but strangely, In Yoo-shin’s heightened senses didn’t subside easily. I thought I should try to distract myself with a conversation. “Are you sure you’re okay with calling me every two hours, even after our break up?” “Well, before we part ways, I need to fully recharge my energy batteries with Master.” It was a natural and virtuous response that left no room for doubt. “Alright. Now that we’ve rested, let’s go do the lower body workout again.” “You’ve already tested me on the same items that are on the physical fitness test, so I should be able to pass by now……” “This is both a workout and a date. We’re not preparing for a test—we’re on a date.” This time, he ended up dangled next to Gyu-ha’s side all the way back to the fitness room, being bullied into indulging him by nonsensical sophistry as the clock slowly ticked on. It was three days before the physical fitness test. * If you are determined to be class D or higher in the awakening ability assessment, a hunter license will be issued immediately. It is a gateway for awakened people of lower levels. For people who are awakened but lack ability, they are commonly accepted for jobs like labor, assisting in dungeons by transporting magic stones and monster corpses. The test is essentially for proving that you have the minimum self-defense skills required in a dungeon. The physical fitness test was conducted at a sports center. As a rule, only relevant personnel were allowed to observe, but…… “Yoo-shin- ah ! Do your best!” The guild staff, including employees from the Ministry of Ability, were truly excellent personnel. Staff from the Ministry of Ability and from the guild frequently visit centers that test awakened abilities to scout new hunters. In principle, it is possible to scout at a hunter license test, but so far it has only been a formality because there is no need to scout low-level hunters. Hyeon Gyu-ha confidently came in under the pretext of a previously forgotten rule, and Lee Hye-yeon followed behind him. In any case, this physical fitness test was also under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Ability. In Yoo-shin bowed his head to Lee Hye-yeon, who was running a signboard app on her phone to cheer him on. Although he was so embarrassed that even the back of his neck turned red, he was secretly happy that everyone had come all this way to support him. 〈The physical fitness test on Sunday? Umm…… I don’t mind! Oh well, I guess I can miss church for one day. It’s not like I’m doing anything bad. I’m going to cheer someone on, so I’m sure Jesus will understand.〉 〈Church? Are your grandfather or grandmother US citizens?〉 〈Uh. My grandfather was in the US military. His last name was Lee, so even after he was become a citizen, he just kept it.〉 Just like with Islam, most of the few believers in Christianity were descendants of those who became a US citizen during the Korean War. If it weren’t for them, most people would hardly see cathedrals, churches, or mosques in Korea. Although In Yoo-shin didn’t know much about Christianity, he did know that they held services every Sunday. It must have been an important day for the believers, so he was very thankful that they came despite skipping the service. “Do your best, man!” Park Seung-gi was beside Lee Hye-yeon, who even cheered in Kwon Seong-gil’s stead, as he was too busy to attend. Today, he once again escaped from the lab room using the cheat key ‘Hyeon Gyu-ha’s lover is sick.’ The two social butterflies had hit it off within minutes of meeting. Next to him was Choi Jin-hyeok. He seemed to hate hanging out at gatherings just as much as Hyeon Gyu-ha did, but he surprisingly had a high attendance rate. ‘Is Gyu-ha- ssi  the only one who doesn’t have social skills?’ Hyeon Gyu-ha was standing with his arms crossed, away from all of them. The expression on his face seemed a bit uneasy. He was repeatedly tapping his fingers on his forearm. While waiting for his turn, In Yoo-shin secretly glanced at the status window and became shocked. [Current Status: Murderous Intent. ??. Dissatisfaction. Anxiety. Separation Anxiety. Desire for Contact. Light Sticks.] …… What’s with all this stuff now? And what’s with the light sticks? Even the desire for contact was something I had never seen before.  In the meantime, Gyu-ha was diligently using the skill to erase his presence in fear of drawing attention to In Yoo-shin. ‘I really need to pass this time…… If I have to take this exam again, I don’t think Gyu-ha can handle it……’ In Yoo-shin took a deep breath and clenched his hand gripper with all his might. * BRING IT ONㅋㅋㅋ I WILL TEAR IT ALL UP ㅋㅋㅋㅋ In Yoo-shin chuckled when he saw the graffiti someone had left on the locker room closet. The test ended with a 100-meter run in an outdoor playground. He barely passed the absolute cutoff point, but he cleared the test.  I felt very satisfied, as if I had torn up my textbooks after an exam. “Hey, from what I heard earlier, it turns out Lee Hye-yeon and Choi Jin-hyeok weren’t the only ones who came here?” “What’s the big deal about them coming to the hunter exam that’s for small fry like us?” “If this continues, won’t I get scouted too?” “Damn.” In Yoo-shin, annoyed by the chatter of other awakeners, hurriedly changed his clothes and left the locker room. As soon as he reached the corner of the playground where he had agreed to meet up, his vision became dark, and a familiar body temperature enveloped him. “I missed you.” In Yoo-shin patted Hyeon Gyu-ha’s back, easing the anxiety inside him. “You’ve held on well.” “Actually, I bought 30 different types of cheering sticks to cheer Yoo-shin- ssi  over his head when he was taking a test. When I took them out, Noona  said that if you saw them, you would get distracted and fail the test.” “…… You’ve held on very well.” It was really fortunate to have Lee Hye-yeon, a person with common sense, here with him. With brightly shining cheering sticks flashing everywhere, I would’ve had no confidence in concentrating on the physical fitness test at all. “It’s good that Master passed the exam, too. All you have to do now is wait for your license to be issued. And after that, a dungeon date awaits us.” Hyeon Gyu-ha buried his face in the top of Yoo-shin’s head, smiling happily. “Yoo-shin- ah ! Congratulations on passing!” “Oh, it’s Hunter In Yoo-shin- nim  now.” “Look at him, passing with flying colors..” The three people who came late also each offered their congratulations. Park Seung-gi was in the middle of hailing Lee Hye-yeon as ‘ Noona ’ after she proclaimed she would buy lunch to celebrate In Yoo-shin’s success. “Are you In Yoo-shin?” It was an unfamiliar voice. Before In Yoo-shin could turn around, Hyeon Gyu-ha blocked his path as if to shield him. Even though the skill to erase his presence was still in effect, the man who approached stared straight at Hyeon Gyu-ha as if he was not affected by it at all. In Yoo-shin’s eyes were round as his face peeked around Hyeon Gyu-ha’s chest. The man’s age seemed around mid to late thirties, the stubborn jawline and sharp eyes made him look strong, but he also felt strangely impatient; his angular and toned body hugged the wide wall. In honesty, his appearance wasn’t average, but to In Yoo-shin, it wasn’t as handsome as Gyu-ha. His face seemed familiar to In Yoo-shin, who was someone with little interest in hunters, so that meant that this man was very famous.‘Isn’t that the guild leader of Narsha, Gong Tae-seong?’ In other words, he was second in the ranking system. Gong Tae-seong, who combed his hair with pomade and wore a suit despite it being a holiday, had the air of a strict, elite businessman. ‘He called me earlier, right? Should I say hello?’ While hesitating about what to do, Hyeon Gyu-ha opened his mouth first. “No thanks. Not going. Too much trouble.” Gong Tae-seong frowned. “What nonsense are you babbling about now?” “Don’t need that Japanese sword. Don’t wanna join the Narsha guild. Talking to you is a waste of my time. In short, get lost.” “When are you going to fix that damn personality of yours?” “Seeing as you were looking for Yoo-shin- ssi , I assume that you came here to seduce me to the Narsha guild anyway?” “My purpose is similar but different. This time, I came to say hello to the Master who is hiding behind you and holding your leash.” “Aren’t you crazy to eye Master in front of his pet?” “Fuck! Listen to what I’m saying!” Gong Tae-seong, whose responses were seemingly calm, ended up cursing. Watching that scene, In Yoo-shin came to a realization. Until now, I thought that Hyeon Gyu-ha’s social skills were at rock bottom, but that wasn’t the case. The fact that he used honorifics to others was his way of being polite……! In Yoo-shin felt a little proud. “Why are you looking like a master who successfully trained a cat to be an obedient dog in five months? Nu-nim , want some popcorn?” “They really don’t get along. I think the reason Tae-seong is trying to recruit Gyu-ha is not for the sake of his guild, but rather to secretly kill him on his turf and become First Rank.” “Lee Hye-yeon- ssi , we heard everything till now, you know?” “Anyway, you said you came to see Yoo-shin, right? Now that you’ve seen him, just leave for today and properly visit the Ministry of Ability later. Gyu-ha is a bit on edge today because of Yoo-shin’s exams.” In Yoo-shin thought it was time to say hello, so he took a step to the side. “I’m In Yoo-shin. If you’re here to scout me, I want to tell you that I won’t be going to the Narsha guild.” No sooner had he finished his greeting than Hyeon Gyu-ha again used psychokinesis to lift In Yoo-shin and swiftly hid him behind his back. Gong Tae-seong looked dumbfounded at that, and even Choi Jin-hyeok stepped forward and waved his hand dismissively. “Kong Tae-seong, if your business is over, hurry up and get out of here. We have to go eat grilled meat.” “It’s Gong!” “You said your name was Gong Tae-seong?” “Ha, fuck it. I didn’t come here to talk to people from the Ministry of Ability.” On the receiving end of Gong Tae-seong’s gaze, who was rubbing his temples, In Yoo-shin inadvertently flinched his shoulders slightly. I didn’t know why, but I felt like I was being scanned through, and that feeling was never pleasant. “Gong Tae-seong.” And Hyeon Gyu-ha sensed In Yoo-shin’s mood more keenly than anyone else. His expression turned cold, and his low voice rumbled. *** Editor M: One of the paragraphs in this chapter mentions that Hyeon Gyu-ha uses honorifics, which for obvious reasons is hard to convey properly in English. Hyeon Gyu-ha speaks politely usually to In Yoo-shin and people associated with his master. ^^ ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

In Yoo-shin blinked his eyes vigorously. Was it because of the magic of the morning sunlight shining through the window? This naturally handsome man looked unreasonably handsome. He almost replied, ‘You’re a handsome guy.’ “I-I’m…… I’m heterosexual.” “But there must be some guys you’re attracted to, right?” This time he was able to answer without hesitation. “Someone like Seong-gil -hyung-nim .” “…… Umm.” Hyeon Gyu-ha’s flawless smile cracked. He mumbled with a serious expression while playing with In Yoo-shin’s hair. ‘I think I heard something about aging skills…… I must have misheard him.’ His mumbling was so low that I couldn’t even hear it properly.  In Yoo-shin disregarded it. After work that day, a dinner party was held to celebrate the return of Choi Jin-hyeok and Song Chan-yeong, and In Yoo-shin was able to eat meat to his heart’s content thanks to his trainer loosening up after just one day. The video of Hyeon Gyu-ha begging his ex-boyfriend to accept him was a hot topic on the internet even after that. And a few days later, the Ministry of Ability’s promotional video was finally released, and like most internet issues, it ended in vain, and in the sobs of Hyeon Gyu-ha’s disappointed fans. 5. It’s been 60 years since the catastrophe. Humanity no longer considered the phenomena resulting from the gates unfamiliar, but there were still some people that were not used to them. “Honey!” “Su-hyeon- ah ! Mom, stay here!” It was the appearance of a monster. [(Ministry of Ability) As of 13:27, a sudden gate has occurred at Eungdeok Intersection in Yeonseo-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, so we request nearby residents to evacuate quickly. Action tips reference link.   Shelter confirmation link .] The open gate in the middle of the city bewildered many people. Although it was mandatory to learn how to act when a monster appeared at one’s school or workplace, it wasn’t common for people to be able to react calmly when faced with them in reality. Fortunately, there were two hunters among the passersby, giving ordinary citizens time to take refuge in an underground shelter. “Look this way!” The hunter tapped a shield pulled out of inventory with his fist, activating its ability. Mana waves rippled out, drawing the attention of the monster. The monster, which was targeting a student who had fallen next to a broken street tree, moved its three legs and flicked its long tongue like an anteater. One after another, arrows pierced its eyeballs, which were tightly packed like compound eyes. As it trembled with deep pain, it leapt to trample the student. Bang! The first blow was barely blocked by the shield and more arrows hit it, but then another monster charged in. “Shit! The two of us can’t do this alone!” “Reinforcements will be here soon!” “When!?” The hunter cursed, but pushed and deflected the monster away with his shield. “ Sunbae ! Look up, up!” While the other hunter behind him was reloading his bow, the flying monster took off. His shield was being used to block the monster that’s ramming it in front of him, so he couldn’t use it to protect himself against the monster coming from above. “Fuck!” The hunter reflexively covered his head with his hands. However, he knew that even if he did that, the monster’s grip would crush his skull. The monster’s beak, long and pointed like a pterodactyl’s, opened wide. “……?” But nothing happened. “W-what is it?” The hunter raised his head in confusion. Both the monsters that had been drawn in by their aggro (video game term for drawing aggravation) and those that had been wandering around without being targeted had all stopped in their tracks. “What ki-kind of ability is this?” “Uh, it’s…… I think it’s psychokinesis.” “How does that make sense? Psychokinesis, this clean?” The hunter, looking back to scold his junior, saw his junior staring blankly at the sky, so he followed suit and looked as well. There was a man there who made the impossible possible. When Hyeon Gyu-ha waved his hand half-heartedly, the heads of the monsters captured by psychokinesis spun 360 degrees. The bizarre sounds of skin being torn and flesh and bones twisting rang out from all directions. Despite the sound that would have given them goosebumps at any other time, the two hunters stared blankly into the air.  Was this a dream……? They weren’t the only hunters casting blank stares. “Wow…… How can he do that?” “He took less than a minute, right? Isn’t this the shortest record?” “As if there aren’t countless shortest records already made by him……” The Ministry of Ability’s civil service hunters, Jeong Min-jae and Kim Ho-jun, who were urgently deployed to the unexpected gate, could only be in awe. There was such an overwhelming level of difference that envy can’t be felt by hunters. ‘There was no need for us to come all the way, right?’ Jeong Min-jae glanced sideways at the SUV he had ridden, feeling a bit helpless. There was someone in the car who didn’t care, as if it was completely natural for Hyeon Gyu-ha to clean up whatever commotion was happening outside. “The first time a hidden boss came out a gate of a dungeon that hadn’t been cleared was in Warangal, India in 1953……” It was In Yoo-shin, who was studying hard for the written exam to obtain a hunter’s license. And there’s the one working outside alone, Hyeon Gyu-ha. Since it seemed like he would not budge even if the Ministry of Ability came and begged him, Manager Kim had no choice but to allow In Yoo-shin, an office worker, to accompany him. One might be anxious about being grouped together on a dangerous site every time, but it was surprising to Jeong Min-jae that In Yoo-shin, who was always paired up with Hyeon Gyu-ha, didn’t waver. ‘As expected, you need more than just a normal heart to date Team Leader Hyeon.’ Hyeon Gyu-ha, who instantly finished cleaning up the scene without a single drop of blood, descended from the sky and tapped on the window of the SUV. As the car window slowly rolled down, he quickly pushed his face in. “How was I?” At that moment, Jeong Min-jae hallucinated a tail violently wagging from Hyeon Gyu-ha’s butt, like that of a large dog seeking praise, and he rubbed his eyes roughly. “Min-jae- ya , let’s go.” Kim Ho-jun, who had become accustomed to the two of them showing affection anytime, anywhere, tapped him on the shoulder. “Oh, uh…… Okay.” Jeong Min-jae quickly followed him and ran to the scene of battle. Although he did not have the ability to annihilate monsters in an instant like Hyeon Gyu-ha, there were still many things he could do as a hunter. * If In Yoo-shin had to choose between studying and exercising, he would naturally choose studying. Even during his school days, his grades were always in the top ranks. He passed the written exam without any problems, and now all that remained was the physical fitness test. “Gyu-ha- ssi ! Look at this, I can see some abs on my stomach!” In Yoo-shin, who was sweating in the fitness room today, proudly lifted his top, but then he instinctively sensed danger in the glare of Hyeon Gyu-ha who was approaching him and quickly lowered his clothes. “Let me see it again.” “W-why?” “I want to feel Master’s abs.” “That’s sexual harassment……” “I own 98 percent of Yoo-shin- ssi ’s muscles.” “It’s my body, and yet I only own 2 percent of it?” “Protein supplements, three meals a day, training, threats.” “……” I guess he was aware that the training process was filled with threats…… In Yoo-shin, feeling like he was about to get dragged into a long conversation, quickly fled to the changing room. Of course, Hyeon Gyu-ha turned the handle of the locked door and used force to break in. “How did you tear it off with just your hands?!” “With love, nothing is impossible.”   “Those are supplies purchased with taxes……!” “I can just pay more taxes for what I destroy.” Using his body to block the broken door—and thus, the hole through which In Yoo-shin could escape—Hyeon Gyu-ha gestured. “I think Master will stop working out as soon as you pass the physical fitness test.” He flinched. “This moment may be the best muscle moment of Master’s life. Do you want to take a body profile picture?” “But body profile pictures are a bit too revealing……” “That’s why I want to take a picture.” “……!” “Just kidding.” A light of alert appeared in In Yoo-shin’s eyes again, and Hyeon Gyu-ha laughed and levitated him in the air. If he just picked me up, I could try to fight back, but since I was levitating at his will, all I could do was flail my limbs around. Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was sitting on a chair in the locker room, sat right next to him. His arms wrapped around Yoo-shin’s shoulders in a natural way. As Gyu-ha caressed the nape of his neck, his downy hair trembled at his fingertips, and his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly. “Hmm.” Pulling In Yoo-shin’s stiff back into his embrace and burying his face into the crown of his head, Hyeon Gyu-ha let out a satisfied sigh. The breath that escaped his lips tickled In Yoo-shin’s hair, causing his fingers to clench involuntarily. Hyeon Gyu-ha had been pursuing him more frequently ever since the Korea University festival. According to Lee Hye-yeon, he was trying really hard to win me over. ‘It seems like he hasn’t fully processed his anxiety of feeling abandoned.’ So today, In Yoo-shin could not escape his arms and calmly stayed there.  I was just nervous because it was skinship that I wasn’t used to, but I didn’t feel uncomfortable. ‘It’s similar to how drunk old men call each other ‘ hyung-nim’  and ‘ dong-saeng ’ while hugging each other, holding hands, and engaging in skinship, but I’m experiencing that about 20 years early……!’ No matter how hard he tried to put those thoughts out of his head, it was hard to erase the feeling of being in a strong and secure embrace. Especially after not being used to the warmth of other people. “Yoo-shin- ssi .” Suddenly, Hyeon Gyu-ha lowered his head. His gaze slowly drew closer. A slow breath brushed against his skin, and his fingertips gently stroked In Yoo-shin’s cheek. *** HM: I’m getting second hand embarrassment. Is there no one who returned after their training and wanted to use the locker room…. And saw this lol? ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

It was more than just a rumor and gave me goosebumps for a moment, but it didn’t matter since I wasn’t actually dating him. All we had to do was capture Hyeon Gyu-ha perfectly on camera.   So, upon hearing the news that Hyeon Gyu-ha would be drenched with water for no reason, the production team was fired up to record.   “Should I spray at him from above to make sure he gets even wetter?”    “A thin, white shirt that slightly reveals the skin, with the buttons almost completely undone to the bottom, showing the bare skin underneath.”   “I really like the way men wear short-sleeved shirts and how their cleavage stands out when they’re shown.”   “If possible, combine him with In Yoo-shin!”   “Splashed with water from the side, he’d frown slightly, while water drips from his hair and furrowed eyebrows.”   In a crowded conference room, the youngest child shyly raised his hand.   “How about tentacle monster bodily fluids?”   “I knew from the moment I saw his application that he was a genius.”   After much brainstorming, the director had a meeting with the digital communication team with the completed storyboard.   “Are you crazy?!”   Of course, it was rejected.   The result of refining the rejected draft with watery eyes: a sound storyboard for all ages was completed, and Hyeon Gyu-ha who was wet was changed to Hyeon Gyu-ha, slightly splattered with the blood of the demonic beasts. In order to maintain the all-ages rating, it was decided that the scenes would alternate with black and white footage.   In Yoo-shin felt a little disappointed.   Where had all the drafts that disregarded broadcast regulations gone? Gyu-ha protected the citizens in danger, hunted down the monsters, then made his final comment: ‘A country where the people are safe. A country where the people are happy. The Ministry of Ability will be with you.’  It was truly a video worthy of a government department.   ‘There was no way that plan would pass in the first place. It’s a waste to do the wet scene……’   That’s one thing, but there was another problem as well.   “I understand everything, but why must I  be in this studio?”   In Yoo-shin yawned, still feeling half-asleep from being forcibly picked up by Hyeon Gyu-ha and brought to the studio much earlier than his usual work time. Hyeon Gyu-ha made a shocked face.   “Is Master trying to leave me alone   during the filming, which is supposed to take all day?”   “T-that’s not true, but you can just call me…… I also have work to do……”   “Are you going to abandon me?”   “I was wrong……”   The staff, who were busy preparing for filming, responded with excitement to the word ‘Master.’ Hyeon Gyu-ha’s expression, which seemed to be genuinely hurt, seemed to stimulate their imagination even more. It was distressing for In Yoo-shin, who couldn’t reveal that it was all a fake act.   “Well, anyway.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha gently stroked In Yoo-shin’s head, as if he never made a shocked face.  It may seem like rough petting to others, but in reality, he was so careful, as though he were caressing a broken piece of glass, that I felt a tingle inside my ribs every time he caressed my head.   “I feel so anxious when I’m away from you, but I don’t think I’ll be able to set aside time to call because I’m busy filming. Plus, I can’t keep the coordinates up during the shoot.”   “What coordinates?”   “That is, my heart’s coordinates so that Yoo-shin- ssi  can love me.” “Ah, sure.”   “Aren't you glad you can legally skip work, thanks to me?”   Honestly, it was. It's not like they're even cutting my annual leave.   In Yoo-shin decided to watch the filming in peace. Since I didn’t have the slightest connection to the broadcasting industry, when would I ever see a studio other than times like this?   The greenscreen and various filming equipment that he had only seen on the Internet were amazing. Although he watched the filming storyboard process, he was curious about how the CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) for the monsters would be applied.   “Hello, Yoo-shin -ssi !”   “Hello. Thank you for your hard work this morning.”   Ohana greeted him warmly, holding a camcorder as if she were in charge of filming the vlog today.   “Did you see the reaction to the vlog we filmed last time?”   “No. I only heard that it went well.”   “It was amazing. In less than ten minutes after we uploaded it, it had the highest number of views among videos on the Ministry of Ability’s channel. There are also comments occasionally expressing affection for Yoo-shin-ssi.”   “Uh, me? Why me?”   In Yoo-shin’s eyes became round. Hyeon Gyu-ha stressed that not a single strand of my hair should be featured in the vlog, so why?   “Well, it’s all thanks to Yoo-shin that Hunter -nim  is actively showing his face these days! Actually, I used to be a bit of a fan of Hunter- nim  too.”   “I thought that there would be hate comments about me.”   “It’s not like there aren’t any negative comments about Yoo-shin- ssi  elsewhere, but in general, the reaction isn’t bad…… but it would still be better not to see those reactions. They say that even if there are a lot of good comments, one bad comment is more memorable.”   That’s correct. If you didn’t want to worry about them, it was better not to look at them in the first place.   “The response was so good that I’d like to do a live broadcast for at least 30 minutes before filming begins……”   “No way.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was receiving stage directions from the director from afar, heard something and cut her off with a single sword.   “Yoo-shin -ssi  doesn’t like it. If Yoo-shin -ssi  appears on live by mistake, I’ll have to pay a penalty and cancel this shoot.”   “Of course, I was just saying.”   Ohana, who smiled shyly at Gyu-ha, frowned at In Yoo-shin and walked around the studio holding the camcorder. Then, full-scale filming began in earnest.   The video to be edited for broadcast was 30 seconds, and the original video to be uploaded to YouTube was two to three minutes long at most, so I thought it would be over quickly. It was a misjudgment by In Yoo-shin, who did not know much about filming.   “Cut! Man 2 over there doesn’t look like he’s afraid of the monster, but rather like he’s holding back a full bladder. Do it again.”   There were stage directions for the extras who played the roles of the citizens Hyeon Gyu-ha saved, and the same action scenes that were to be used in CGI were filmed over and over again.   ‘Since it’s Gyu-ha’s first time filming, won’t he be stiff? Maybe he’ll move all creaky, like he has metal rods in his limbs.’   Although I was concerned, Gyu-ha’s acting, which was basically just pretending to fight monsters, was surprisingly natural. He’s a man who seemed to be good at anything he was asked to do.   However, the scene didn’t come out the way the director wanted. The director stopped filming for a moment and asked while stroking his beard.   “Hunter Hyeon. Do you use any weapons other than guns? The scene looks great on screen because your action is so fluid without wires, but something feels a bit lacking.”   “Since I only fight solo, I usually use guns to push through with firepower.”   “What about a melee weapon? I feel like a sword or a spear or something similar would be good. Or something like a bayonet.”   “I use just about everything.”   “Ooh, then let’s change weapons! A bayonet—no, a sword! The kao  (‘reputation’ aka ‘face’ in Japanese) of a hunter is, after all, his sword!”   “Don’t speak Japanese.”   “ Un?  Ah, well…… Anyway! It’s a sword. A sword!”   “This is not a matter for the director or I to choose.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha cut off his words firmly and naturally looked back at In Yoo-shin.   “Master, what is good for my kao ?”   In Yoo-shin, who was watching in a corner, was startled when the eyes of the entire studio suddenly turned to him. In particular, the expression on the director’s face when he was just chastised for speaking Japanese was worth seeing.   What would be better for Hyeon Gyu-ha’s kao , or rather, his coolness?   ‘I think anything will look cool on him.’   If Hyeon Gyu-ha were to hit a monster with a fly swatter, the picture would come out beautifully.  However, the thing that left an impression on In Yoo-shin was an axe—the axe that eradicated Karens.   “A……”   Just as he was about to say ‘axe’, In Yoo-shin made eye contact with the director. The director, who found out who the person voluntarily controlling Hyeon Gyu-ha was, desperately tried to keep his mouth shut. Sword! Sword! Sword! Sword! Sword! Sword! Sword! Sword! Swoooooord!!   “I-I think a sword would be cool.”   “I see.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha immediately pulled out a Korean sword—a hwando —from his inventory. The blade was engraved with constellations and sword patterns decorated with silver thread, and the hilt had auspicious patterns and decorations. As the person in charge, Team Leader Noh of the digital communication team was watching the shoot, and his eyes lit up.   “Isn’t that the sword?”   “Yes. Since this year is the Year of the Black Tiger, this is a new sainchamsageom  (a type of Korean sword traditionally forged during specific times believed to imbue them with spiritual power) that Seong-gil -hyung  forged for me.” “On top of that, this sword is forged by Master Kwon? Director, this is fine. Let’s do this.”   “It works! Of course! If it’s a sainchamsageom , that’s the one, right? That sword, forged in the year, month, day, and hour of the Tiger, meant to slay evil! What is the constellation on the blade?”    “It’s the Big Dipper!”   “Ooh, the Big Dipper! Anyway, Hunter Hyeon is holding his signature sword, and the blade with the constellation on it shines brightly as he hunts monsters! Whoa……!”   Hitting it off with Team Leader Noh, the director stood in front of the camera as if he had received a revelation from heaven, and filming proceeded without a hitch.   “Studio filming ends here! We still have time, but let’s go to the gate right away!”   In Yoo-shin also tried to help move the filming equipment, but the staff strongly discouraged him.   “Boyfriend, rest comfortably! Take it easy!”   Standing shyly in the corner, In Yoo-shin, who was a little embarrassed because everyone was busy while he was doing nothing, felt a sudden sense of shame. Then, a few seconds later, he flew through the air and landed in Hyeon Gyu-ha’s arms. “Hmm, as expected, I feel the most stable when we’re in close contact.”   After checking Yoo-shin’s weight and letting him down to the floor, Gyu-ha lightly placed his hand on top of In Yoo-shin’s head, and the corner of his eyes crinkled.   “How was I?”   “Your kao  is alive.”   This was not an empty remark—it was unlike usual, like a scene from a movie, with Hyeon Gyu-ha wielding a sword while his long coat flaps in the wind. Wouldn’t it be even cooler if there were a CG of the battle against the monsters? In Yoo-shin thought that once the video got uploaded on YouTube, he should download it in high definition.   “Then, today’s surprise quest.”   Hyeon Gyu-ha bent down, and In Yoo-shin looked around and confirmed that no one was paying attention to them, then patted his head and praised him. He had also got used to handling people.   However, he never got used to the nice scent he smelled every time he got closer.   We left the studio, travelling for 40 minutes to arrive at the national gate. It's a location with a continuous gate near Seoul, where we'll briefly film the sunset scene.   Originally, the crew planned to finish filming here and return to the studio to continue, but thanks to the director’s excitement after seeing the sainchamsageom , studio filming ended ahead of schedule.   “It’ll end smoothly, right? If there are no problems in the dungeon, this will be the last shooting!”   The filming ended earlier than expected, and smiles bloomed on the faces of the staff, who were exhausted from the relentless filming that had gone on since the morning.   Then, of course, a problem arose. *** PA: Hello~~~ everyone~~~ I hope you have a nice day. Editor M: Someone save me… I had to open Wikipedia to edit this chapter properly… (TwT) The sword that Hyeon Gyu-ha uses in this chapter is most likely a sainchamsageom ; the sword’s name literally means ‘Great Four Tiger Sword.’ This is a ceremonial sword that is used for demon slaying and Shamanistic rituals. The ingeom  (Tiger Swords) are usually of the same designs but of different strengths. They are all made according to the year, month, week, day, and hour of the Tiger. Other examples include the sam-ingeom  or ‘Three Tiger Sword,’ and the i-ingeom  or ‘Two Tiger Sword.’) Editor M: Anyway, I did the best I could as someone who’s strictly supposed to be an editor. Editor’s Daily Entries: PA    Dec 28/23:  I attended a company Christmas party, I was happy and ate a lot of food. Jan 05/24 : I got invited and attended a company New Year’s party, got drunk and ate a lot of food. Jan 06/24:  Got admitted to a hospital, because of food poisoning. No laptop, No phones, No Internet. Jan 9/24:  I’ve been told by my doctor that I need surgery. I didn’t understand but “YES” ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

In Yoo-shin did not know that, although healing from a tamer could cure minor problems such as wounds or colds, it was impossible to cure diseases that had even altered genes. The three white rats grew cold before the end of summer vacation. 1- se  was forced to leave his home as its adoption was dissolved. In Yoo-shin found out later that 1- se  had died when the link between their souls disappeared. Up until its death, 1- se  had been searching for the whereabouts of its master that had suddenly disappeared. 2- se  died during a dungeon break. The 3- se , 4- se , and 5- se  died while he was feeling foolishly optimistic that he would be able to keep raising them. As he cried in fear for the warmth slowly cooling down on his palm, In Yoo-shin acutely realized what taming really was. * In Yoo-shin looked up at the ceiling and blinked his eyes blankly. The corners of his eyes were a little stiff, as if he had shed tears in his sleep. No matter how much energy I restored to 6-se, she wouldn’t live that long since she was a hamster. The reason I decided to tame bats was because they had a longer lifespan than rats. “Did you sleep well?” In Yoo-shin gave a weak morning greeting. “You woke up early.” “I usually have trouble sleeping at night.” The man, who would live much longer than a hamster or a bat, smiled as he caressed the hand he had been holding all night. [Name: Henry Raymond Charles Francois VII] [Current Status: Murderous Intent. ??.] * What on earth were those question marks? In Yoo-shin was puzzled by the question marks that appeared in the status window. Was it something similar to murderous intent, like hostility or hatred? I wanted to ask him what he was thinking, but since ‘??’ seemed like a default status, I guess he’d just say he’s not thinking about anything again if I asked. In the past, I didn’t take it seriously when he said he wasn’t thinking, but now I’m worried about how he really didn’t think about anything. ‘Eh, I don’t know. The letters may have malfunctioned and that’s why question marks appeared. Whether it’s murderous intent or hostility, I think it’s good for Gyu-ha -ssi  to have something on his mind.’ Because I got involved with Hyeon Gyu-ha, I felt like the only skill I had improved was ignoring things I didn’t understand. The fact that I was even thinking about this meant that I had gotten used to riding this bike. Clinging to the back of Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was steering the bike, In Yoo-shin put the status window away. Due to the nature of the work, civil servant hunters and the Hunter Affairs Department operated in shifts. Even though it’s the weekend today, there were still quite a few employees visible, though not as many as on a weekday. “Hm?” I didn’t know if it was because of my mood, but the employees we encountered today seemed to greet us with awkward smiles . In Yoo-shin gently grabbed the sleeve of Hyeon Gyu-ha as they walked side-by-side. “Gyu-ha- ssi , don’t you feel that today is a little strange?” “After sleeping with you, Master, the world looks so beautiful.” “……” I shouldn’t have asked. When In Yoo-shin tried to gently let go of his sleeve, his hand was grabbed. He wiggled his fingers, trapped in the warm embrace of the hand that was larger than his. The festival from just yesterday came to mind…… ‘Oh, only people who came to the school festival would have seen it, so how much interest would there be if an eyewitness account was posted on the internet? It wasn’t even live-streamed! Haha!’ After shaking off his discomfort, In Yoo-shin opened the office door with a cheerful smile. “Good morning!” “Yoo-shin has arrived!” Paper streamers and confetti rained down on their heads with a popping sound. “Congratulations on breaking up with your stalker, Yoo-shin- ah !” “Congrats.” The falling pieces of paper were blocked by Hyeon Gyu-ha’s force field and fluttered down. “Huh? Nu-nim , what do you mean by that?” “I heard you dumped Gyu-ha while eating tteokbokki !” “What?!” “However…… since I still see Gyu-ha clinging to your side, I guess you two have reconciled.” Lee Hye-yeon clicked her tongue, showing her disappointment. “N-no, we didn’t break up in the first place! Before that, how did you find out?!” “We saw a video on the internet?” In Yoo-shin searched Hyeon Gyu-ha’s name on his cell phone and despaired in just thirty seconds. I understood now why I had received a text from Park Seung-gi in the morning saying ‘Cheer up.’ ‘Why did that happen!? On a livestream!? Aahhhhh!’ Lee Hye-yeon patted In Yoo-shin’s shoulder as he covered his face with his hands, unable to bear the embarrassment. “Gyu-ha covered your face well, so it wasn’t exposed.” “That’s a relief, but……” “But the sight of Gyu-ha begging you not to abandon him was pretty clear in view.” In Yoo-shin glanced at Hyeon Gyu-ha with a tearful expression. “Are you okay to have rumors like this floating around, Gyu-ha- ssi ?” “Why wouldn’t I? It’s all true, anyway. I don’t care if my begging for Yoo-shin-ssi is live-streamed—not just here, but all over the world. I won’t be able to survive even a day without you, Master, so please don’t abandon me in the future either.” “Ew, that’s gross.” Shuddering, Lee Hye-yeon pushed a cup of coffee and a macaron at him. “I bought these because I thought you might need them today.” “Thank you for this food……” Still, the macaron was delicious. After regaining some energy, Lee Hye-yeon motioned to the other hunters in her office. “I guess we’re a bit late in introducing ourselves? These are the guys who’ve returned today after being dispatched to the countryside. The guy with the black hair is the Gamma team’s leader, Choi Jin-hyeok , and the guy with glasses is Song Chan-yeong. Now that you’ve met these guys too, I’ve pretty much introduced you to everyone except for those on leave or training.” Even though I knew there were strangers when I came in, I was so preoccupied that I forgot to say hello . In Yoo-shin quickly wiped away the macaron crumbs from his mouth and bowed his head. “Hello, I’m In Yoo-shin.” “I’m Choi Jin-hyeok.” “I’ve heard a lot about you.” “Ah, Hunter Choi Jin-hyeok -nim ! Are you the hunter who cleared the Taebaek Mountain gate back in January?” In Yoo-shin remembered Choi Jin-hyeok a beat later and let out an exclamation. The man who had previously given a terse “Congrats,” to Lee Hye-yeon’s teasing now gave a cold nod. Choi Jin-hyeok, whose awakening ability was toxikinesis (power of toxins), was one of the few top rankers in the ability department like Lee Hye-yeon. “And, hi there……” In Yoo-shin greeted him warmly, but he couldn’t remember who Song Chan-yeong was. Song Chan-yeong smiled cheerfully at him as his face turned red with embarrassment. “It’s obvious that you don’t remember, so don’t worry. I graduated from medical school the year before last and am a healer currently working as a resident at the Ministry of Ability.” Healers with medical knowledge could treat injuries more efficiently. Because of this, there were some healing practitioners who completed nursing degrees or higher. Amateur healer In Yoo-shin felt a pang of guilt. ‘Would it be a good idea to study even just at the surface level?’ Song Chan-yeong smiled amiably and held out one of his hands. “Please take care of me in the future.” Of course, In Yoo-shin also wanted to shake hands. “……?” Before he could reach out, Hyeon Gyu-ha’s hand quickly darted out from behind his back and seized Song Chan-young’s hand instead. Their forearms brushed, and a status window popped up. [Current Status: Murderous Intent. ??. Restraint. Competitive Spirit.] ‘Competitive spirit? What competitive spirit?’ Hyeon Gyu-ha placed his hand on top of In Yoo-shin’s head, who was embarrassed, and spoke confidently. “I’m Yoo-shin- ssi ’s pet, Hyeon Gyu-ha.” “Erm, uh, wh-what?” “No one else can become one of my Master’s pets, so don’t waste your time here.” Song Chan-yeong, who experienced Hyeon Gyu-ha for the first time, was very embarrassed, and In Yoo-shin was also embarrassed and his face turned red. Meanwhile, Lee Hye-yeon frowned. “I could just sew that jerk’s mouth shut, but I can’t.” “This guy really doesn’t change.” Choi Jin-hyeok, who was already acquainted with Hyeon Gyu-ha, shook his head and left the office. “Sorry, sorry. Our Gyu-ha -ssi  usually speaks his mind without thinking first.” “Ahaha…… He’s just like what I’ve heard.” Fortunately, Song Chan-young was not upset. What a good person. Taking Hyeon Gyu-ha to a corner, In Yoo-shin jabbed his side and whispered to him. “What do you mean by ‘pet’?” “It’s a bit like being a hamster.” “Well, you do give off a friendly impression, but…… what do hamsters have to do with it?” “Aren’t they Yoo-shin- ssi ’s type?” “No, I think?” It’s true that I like hamsters, but I didn’t particularly like their faces . In Yoo-shin was confused; at the same time, Hyeon Gyu-ha said, “Hmm.” He seemed to think about it, then bowed his waist. His gaze from above suddenly descended and made eye contact with In Yoo-shin. They had met eyes countless times, but today his heart reacted to Gyu-ha’s face as it got closer. When he took a step back in embarrassment at the sound of his heart pounding, Hyeon Gyu-ha held him still with one arm around his waist. His long eyelashes shimmered in the morning sunlight, and a soft smile appeared on his lips. “Then, what kind of man do  you like?” *** HM: 0-0 this author loves to end in cliff-hangers Editor M: Actually, I get the feeling that the length of each part is determined by the original website. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

“What? What are you filming here?” A man approached the gate where filming equipment was being set up. His voice sounded somewhat familiar to him, so he turned around and saw that it was Kwon Seong-gil. “ Hyung !” “Hey, In Yoo-shin. How are you? Gyu-ha isn’t bothering you, right?” “Umm, yeah. What are you doing here, hyung ?” “I came to meet my honey…… Uh, isn't it rude for Hyeon Gyu-ha to not even say hello to me when we make eye-contact? …… Anyway, so is this it? The shooting for the Ministry of Ability’s promotional video?” Team Leader Noh came rushing over with a surprised look on his face. “Master Kwon! Is Hunter Lee Hye-yeon in the dungeon?” “Her friend’s attack party was short on people, so he went in with them to help out, and they’re supposed to come out around this evening……” “This is a big problem.” Perplexed, Team Leader Noh called the Hunter Support Bureau and began to assess the situation. This was meant to be a short shot that captured the time when the sun was setting. Administrative procedures were already underway; the hunter teams hunting in the dungeon must completely withdraw from noon onwards for the gate scene’s filming, and this had also been announced a few days prior. It wouldn’t matter if the hunters currently inside continued hunting. However, if they were to rush out of the gate precisely when the cameras were rolling, today’s filming would be ruined. It might take a few more days to get permission to film again, to evict the street vendors in front of the gate, and to issue a notice for talkative hunters to vacate the dungeon. “Team Leader, the attack team that Hunter Lee Hye-yeon joined is Hunter Kang Eun-ji’s team, right? They said the message was delivered properly, but it seems the party members got the dates mixed up. You can’t make phone calls inside the gate, so……” Team Leader Noh scratched his head and then looked back at the director. “Let’s proceed with the filming first. We can only hope that the party inside will come out a little later.” “If it doesn’t work out, there is a way to handle it with CG.” “Our production costs……” That was the sorrow of a working-level employee trying to save every penny on a tight budget. Anyway, filming resumed. With the gate in the background, Hyeon Gyu-ha coolly dispatches the monsters and turns around, his long coat flapping in the wind, and the light of the setting sun catching him beautifully……  This was roughly the storyboard full of the production team’s selflessness. “Hm.” However, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was supposed to be creating a scene straight out of a photoshoot—a handsome man bathed in the sunset in front of the gate—tilted his head instead of engaging in swordplay. “It looks like a monster is about to come out.” He spoke so casually that it took several seconds for the audience to understand what his words meant. “I beg your pardon!?” Hyeon Gyu-ha responded indifferently to the people who were belatedly screaming in panic. “The mana at the gate’s entrance is a little unusual.” “A d-dungeon break?!” “It’s not that bad, but it seems a rather big one will come out. I’ll take care of it quickly, so please get back.” People swallowed dryly as, one by one, they vividly recalled the fact that the person with the calm voice was an S-class hunter. [Current Status: Murderous Intent. Intrigue. Boredom.] In Yoo-shin was probably the only person looking at him with concern. Hyeon Gyu-ha made a slight gesture. “Master, come here. You’re safest next to me.” “Huh? Hyeon Gyu-ha! Me?!” “ Hyung , you have a lot of shield cores.” [Current Status: Murderous Intent. Intrigue.] Noticing that Gyu-ha’s sense of boredom disappeared the moment their eyes met, In Yoo-shin asked. “Will it be okay?” “It’s probably weaker than Atabeyra.” I didn’t mean to ask whether he could defeat the monster, but……  In Yoo-shin sighed lightly. If he were an ordinary person, what color would the emotions of a man who was dominated by boredom, even when facing a monster that dictated life and death, be painted over with? “At this distance, the monster’s bodily fluids probably won’t splatter on you.” Hyeon Gyu-ha placed a light force field around In Yoo-shin. Seeing that he was worried not about getting injured but rather about getting dirty from splashing bodily fluids, it must be an easy opponent.  In Yoo-shin decided to bury his secret concerns in his heart for now. The distorted entrance of the gate vibrated like an image formed on opaque glass. The moment when a weak-hearted person let out a small scream— “Shyaaaa!” A monster burst out of the gate, gaping open a huge ring-shaped maw as if it would swallow a person whole. Rolling its featureless face where eyes should have been, the monster immediately charged towards Hyun Gyu-ha, who was at the very front. Shaped like an earthworm with centipede legs, this monster had the characteristic of moving underground, as befitting its appearance. That was probably why the hunters who were inside the gate missed it. “Uwaaack!” The shadow of the monster fell heavily. People screamed because it seemed as if Hyeon Gyu-ha and In Yoo-shin had been swallowed whole in an instant, but that was the extent of it. “Shyaah!” The monster opened its maw wide, dripping corrosive saliva, and did not move from its spot—no, it couldn’t move. It was caught by Hyeon Gyu-ha’s psychokinesis. “If I hadn’t put up the force field, it would have been a big problem, right?” “It’s a bit weird to take a shower in monster spit.” The monster’s saliva could not penetrate the force field and flowed down. In Yoo-shin’s complexion turned pale. He didn’t feel any danger of being harmed by the monster since Hyeon Gyu-ha was next to him, but witnessing its gaping maw right in front of his nose gave him goosebumps. ‘Eugh…… It’s really gross.’  A crimson, finely wrinkled esophagus and countless small teeth growing out the mouth—how utterly grotesque! As In Yoo-shin recoiled in disgust and squeezed his eyes shut, Hyeon Gyu-ha laughed slightly. “I’ll take care of it right away.” And he did. Unlike during filming, when he performed flashy movements to suit the director’s enthusiasm, Hyeon Gyu-ha lightly drew a single horizontal line with his mana-infused signature sword. The mana carried by the sword shot through the air and split the monster’s body in half. That was the end of it. “I recently developed a new skill that uses psychokinesis, and it’s called ‘Sword Energy Emission.’” “That sounds so cool.” Given that he’s the owner of a naming sense that’s considered “cool,” exemplified by ‘Gapsik’ and ‘Henry Raymond Charles Francois,’ wasn’t it likely that he actually thought really hard to name something ‘Sword Energy Emission’? “No, I…… That, uh……” Unlike In Yoo-shin, who went to the dungeon with Hyeon Gyu-ha once and became numb to his strength, the people outside lived ordinary lives. A monster was slaughtered in the blink of an eye before their very eyes. Split in half, the monster rolled around right in front of them, sending dust into the air. Even so, they were stammering at the nonchalant conversation between the two of them, when another identical monster appeared. “If this is enough, get some rest! You disgusting earthworm!” “Burn it quickly!” “Fireball!” “Playing With Fire!” “Stop calling that damn skill name—it’s so cheesy!” Along with a hunting party of hunters. “Oh my, I’m so sorry! While we were hunting, we lost them right in front of our previous base. Is anyone hurt?” The woman who landed the finishing blow by splitting the head of the monster, which was burning and writhing in pain, bowed and repeatedly apologized to those around her. If a monster bursted out of the gate, it was considered 100% the fault of that attack team. Turning her head in all directions, the woman looked at the crowd staring at her with blank expressions and tilted her head. “Have you gotten mental trauma……? Why are there so many people here? Is there an event going on?” “Team Leader Lee, that’s what I meant.” Only then did Team Leader Noh, who came to his senses, try to explain the situation, and Kwon Seong-gil ran up to the woman. “Noona- ah !” “Seong-gil-aaah!” Kwon Seong-gil clung to Lee Hye-yeon, who had a small stature of around 150 centimeters, and Lee Hye-yeon embraced him passionately. They spun around while sharing feelings of a warm reunion. The director, who never took his eyes off the camera even while the monsters were out, laughed. “I like this recording, Team Leader Noh. Don’t you think it’ll be easy to put it into the promotional video?” “That’s certainly the case.” In the meantime, Team Leader Noh replied by looking sideways at the other couple, who were stroking each other’s heads. It seemed like the calmness of the couple could also be woven into the theme of the promotional video on national safety. Of course, if they actually did that, they would likely be cut down by Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was reluctant to have his boyfriend publicly exposed. “Oh, you’re saying you’ll edit the part where we were burning the monster outside the gate into the promotional video?” “I’ll have to edit the details to find out, but I think there will also be a hugging scene between Master Kwon and Team Leader Lee. The hunter who returns from hunting and the family who waits safely to greet them! Isn’t that a great scene?” “Oh, indeed. It’s a bit embarrassing to say that so openly.” Lee Hye-yeon giggled and tapped Kwon Seong-gil on the shoulder while he hung onto her neck. In Yoo-shin looked at the two and thought they looked like a bear clinging to a rabbit. They were known in the hunter world as a particularly good couple. “Of course, I’ll give you a small appearance fee.” “Oh, no, it’s fine, it’s fine. It’s just our faces showing up for a bit—how much is that worth, anyway? Instead, please let it slide that we let the monster escape outside the gate. Hey, you guys don’t need appearance fees either, right?” “Yes!” “I guess it’s like serving the country, right!?” Not only did they almost ruin the filming by mistaking the date, but the attack team members, feeling sheepish about letting a monster escape precisely in front of Ministry of Ability officials, readily agreed. A beaming smile spread across the face of Team Leader Noh, who had just saved on production costs. Lee Hye-yeon waddled over with Kwon Seong-gil hanging on behind her. She looked at him like a lover during a dramatic ten-year reunion, but from what In Yoo-shin heard, Lee Hye-yeon went to work at the dungeon just this morning. “Gyu-ha, you said you dealt with the monster who came out in front of you? Man, thank you.” She laughed heartily and tried to tap him on the shoulder, but Hyeon Gyu-ha resolutely avoided her touch. “Uh-huh. Has this  noona  lost her mind? Why would you carelessly touch the body of a man?” “What? What kind of crazy things are you talking about all of a sudden? Did that monster’s spit corrode your brain?” “ Noona , noona , the boy next to Gyu-ha is his boyfriend.” “Ah! That Master?” What kind of rumor was being spread among Hyeon Gyu-ha’s acquaintances and turning me into ‘that Master’……?  In Yoo-shin glanced up at Hyeon Gyu-ha without realizing it, but his face was still shameless and handsome. “…… How did rumors about me spread?” Then Hyeon Gyu-ha’s eyes narrowed significantly—as if he were waiting for In Yoo-shin to ask that question. HM: I’m getting depression of being single forever in this chapter HM: This sneaky lil dude……. PA: He imprints to everyone that Yoo-shin is the ‘MASTER’ ▼ω▼   Editor’s Daily Entries: PA Jan 12/24:  Operation, I request some BTS and Seventeen songs. Jan 15/24:  I woke up, the Operation succeed. I want to go home, I could see my savings flying away~~~ Jan 17/24:  Discharge, Home, Read, Sleep. Feb 02/24:  Back to work, welcomed by a lot of pile of bullshit. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: PsycheAsylum, Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!

In Yoo-shin’s eyes widened as he settled down on the bed. “Is your bed really this large?” It felt like a level above king size. I didn’t understand why a man who lived alone bought such a large bed. “We’ll sleep in this big bed without doing anything—just holding hands.” “……” “You don’t trust your pet rat?” “……” When he met his gaze, filled with surprise and longing, all the trust he had in them vanished. Yet, with the persistent separation anxiety displayed as his status, I couldn’t bring myself to say no. ‘He must’ve been really upset today, so I’ll just humor him for a day or so……’ The nagging feeling that I was always the one making concessions was likely just my imagination. “Are we really just holding hands and sleeping?” “I may have hidden things from Master, but I have never told a harmful lie.” Alright then. At this point, it’s like he’d preemptively announce, “I’m going to lie to you now,” before actually telling the lie. As In Yoo-shin fluffed up his pillow and lay down, Hyeon Gyu-ha quickly lay down next to him. The blanket automatically slid up to cover the two people’s bodies, and the lights suddenly turned off. Looking relieved, Gyu-ha stretched out his arm that was squirming under the blanket and grabbed In Yoo-shin’s hand. “That meddlesome couple kept saying a bigger bed would be better, and it was really annoying, but now I’m so glad that I got a big one.” “Is this the same bed that Seong-gil -hyung  and Hye-yeon -noona  chose?” “Yes. All of the interior is a joint effort between Yoo Byeon and his wife.” Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been fiddling with the hand he was holding, clasped their hands together. In Yoo-shin inadvertently squeezed the hand that was not being held. In order to divert his attention from Hyeon Gyu-ha’s thumb, which was loosely stroking the skin of his palm, In Yoo-shin brought up another topic. “This is the first time I’ve shared a bed with someone else since I left the orphanage. It was an orphanage at a temple, so we all slept together on the floor with mats and mattresses. Sometimes, we would be woken up in the middle of the night because someone was snoring loudly or grinding their teeth. One of the boys there had bad sleep habits, and I once got hit by his arm when I was sleeping. As In Yoo-shin continued talking and became engrossed, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been quietly listening to his voice chattering away, smiled and whispered softly. “I guess you had fun.” In Yoo-shin took a breath and then answered. “…… Yes. It was nice.” At that time, I was annoyed, but looking back now, even that was a good memory. Maybe the reason I could fall asleep listening to 6 - se turning the hamster wheel or playing alone was because I needed those noisy nights from the past. Hyeon Gyu-ha tapped their intertwined fingers as if responding to his words. “Did I tell you that I was in an orphanage when I was young? I don’t have any good memories like Yoo-shin -ssi . Even though we were in similar situations, you made memories there.” “…… May I ask how you ended up at the orphanage?” “Sure, ask me anything. I’ll tell you anything I can answer. I like it when Yoo-shin -ssi  takes interest in me.” Hyeon Gyu-ha’s face was blurred through his vision, which had become accustomed to the dark. The sensation of their clasped hands, the soft voice he heard, and his five senses wrapped in darkness become more concentrated in Hyeon Gyu-ha again. “My mother was a person with a strong wanderlust. If she had been born in the Joseon Dynasty, she probably would have become a peddler and traveled all over the country. Anyway, whenever she left home for months at a time, she would leave me at an orphanage. She had completely cut off ties with my grandmother, so there was no one else in the family who could take care of me.” “……” “But somehow, my grandmother found out. She immediately came to take me out of the orphanage, and then she had a huge fight with my mother when she came home.” “They say that the biggest pain for children is when their parents fight……” “Well, I was so young that I don’t remember it well. Maybe I just resigned myself to the fact that my mother was that kind of person from an early age. She was someone who never stood still, always running full speed towards her goals—whether it was her goal as a hunter or as a lover.” Or as a lover. For some reason, the tone of the voice that said those words sounded self-mocking. In Yoo-shin hesitated and then asked cautiously. “If it’s love… then what about Gyu-ha- ssi ’s father?” Suddenly, Hyeon Gyu-ha let out a quiet laugh. The laugh that crawled up his throat and resonated deeply fell from his lips and dissipated with a cynical feeling. “It seems she loved him so much that she even abandoned her child at an orphanage and blindly chased after him.” “……” “So, anyway.” He continued his words in a light tone as if he doesn’t care about his mother’s blind love for his father. His words and actions seemed to paradoxically indicate emotional shackles, so In Yoo-shin kept his mouth shut. “For me, the orphanage was a place where my mother left me. It was also a place she would pick me up from after a few months. Maybe that’s why I couldn’t open up to the people I met at the orphanage. Looking back, I think I always had this underlying thought that I would be leaving in a few months anyway.” “……” “Then I went to live with my grandmother, and not long after that, my mother went missing and my grandmother passed away in an accident. That’s when I was permanently sent to the orphanage. I was 9 years old then.” “If that happened when Gyu-ha was 9 years old……” “That’s right. The gate then opened at the orphanage.” The fact that Hyeon Gyu-ha was the youngest person to clear a dungeon and go to a training center at the age of 9 was an incident that was so famous that even In Yoo-shin, who had not been very interested in him in the past, knew about it. “Even after leaving the training center, I moved around here and there, but I always stayed in solitary confinement. So, Yoo-shin -ssi , this is my first time lying next to someone since I was 9 years old.” Hyeon Gyu-ha laughed softly as if he were satisfied with that. This man was, after all, a person who had lived a life of burden incomparable to my own. In Yoo-shin gazed at the depth of the life he had endured and slightly gave strength to his clasped hand. “If you’re bored sleeping alone, call me. I’ll just hold your hand and sleep.” A soft laugh ran out quietly in the darkness. “I’ll certainly do so, Master.” * Yoo-shin -ssi . Hyeon Gyu-ha was worried that he might wake up In Yoo-shin, so he didn’t dare to call out his name and instead just rolled it on his tongue. While Yoo-shin slept soundly, Gyu-ha caressed the hand clasped in his own, then lay down on his side and carefully embraced Yoo-shin. He would often leave a kiss on the back of his hand, but because Yoo-shin had fallen asleep, it was difficult to even hold him in his arms. To keep him from waking up, Hyeon Gyu-ha gently ran his fingers through the hair on the top of his head and lightly pressed their lips together. The small warmth of the person tossing and turning in his arms gently spread to his heart. 〈Master is not ordinary either.〉 Hyeon Gyu-ha remembered the look on his face when he heard those words. Those puzzled black eyes were wondering if he was an ordinary person. He couldn’t be an ordinary person. 〈You can keep thinking about wanting to kill me, and you can say it to me too. I think that it would be better than not thinking about anything at all.〉 There’s no way that a person who said that calmly and sincerely to someone who could kill him would be normal. Hyeon Gyu-ha knew his own reputation. Since he found no meaning in this world, he acted without impulse, feeling unburdened by consequences. Despite being repeatedly swayed, immobilized, and strung along by Hyeon Gyu-ha, the firm resolve built within In Yoo-shin's heart had never once wavered. Yoo-shin -ssi . I was suddenly curious about what his strong heart was made of. Hyeon Gyu-ha felt unfamiliar with the desire to thoroughly understand the essence of others, and he deeply embraced In Yoo-shin. Was it because all this unfamiliarity was tied to the relationship of taming?  He contemplated as he felt the gentle breathing of In Yoo-shin, who was defenseless and sleeping soundly in his arms. What   if I met him normally without being involved in any kind of relationship with him? Nevertheless, Hyeon Gyu-ha found himself ultimately chasing him in the end. I didn’t know what the name of this feeling was. * During the summer vacation after high school, In Yoo-shin started working part-time without the monks’ knowledge. He went out every day under the pretext of studying at the library and visited the pharmaceutical company’s research center. He mainly assisted in the office work and also cleaned the laboratory when it was busy. Then, after the experiment was over, he saw three white rats. 〈Director -nim , can I take care of them in a corner of the lab? I won’t interfere with your work.〉 〈If you leave them alone, they’ll die before long……〉 The researcher was worried, but eventually gave permission. It had been almost ten years, but taming them wasn’t difficult. He named them 3- se , 4- se , and 5- se  in turn. He blushed when he had given the name 5-se, but he wanted to keep the name he remembered from that time so that these memories could be remembered. As they interacted with their owner and received healing, the white rats that seemed to be dying appeared to regain their energy. [Current Status: Joy. Stable.] 〈Somehow, their fur seems to be more shiny than before.〉 Researchers who did not know that he had a taming ability were curious, so they came to see them. 〈No matter how necessary clinical trials were, I felt uneasy since they kept sacrificing rats, but I’m glad that they seem to be healthy.〉 I was content. Maybe I could explain the situation to the monks and continue to raise them at the orphanage. He even had such a simple dream. It was a futile dream. *** HM: It feels a bit cruel TwT… I often hear about animals like rats or pigs being used like this…. 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Even while Yoo-shin was dozing off in a half-asleep state, he got startled by those words—and when he opened his eyes, Hyeon Gyu-ha’s face was right in front of his nose. “Eek!” “It hurts my pride if you scream like that at the sight of this handsome face.” “Gyu-ha- ssi,   you would   be surprised if you open your   eyes and see my face in front of you!” “I would be so grateful for Master’s kindness that I’d repay him with a kiss.” “You don’t have to repay me.” In Yoo-shin quickly moved his hips backwards to avoid Hyeon Gyu-ha. I felt like my agility has improved compared to before, so maybe being confined to the gym was worth it. Even so, my stats were still F. After calming down a bit, he took a breath and looked at Hyeon Gyu-ha. As their eyes met, Hyeon Gyu-ha smiled reflexively. It was the Hyeon Gyu-ha I knew.  In Yoo-shin stretched out his hand and gently grasped the tip of Hyeon Gyu-ha’s little finger. It’s not the Hyeon Gyu-ha who was killed by fragments. He confirmed his presence again. “You can keep thinking about wanting to kill me, and you can say it to me too. I think that it would be better than not thinking about anything at all.” “……” “Instead, be sure to take me with you when you go to a dungeon.” In Yoo-shin knew. When we confronted Atabeyra, he said that if I hadn’t been there, he would surely have attempted to die through passive suicide. “On the contrary, it is what I wish.” Did he know what I was thinking?  Having casually responded, Hyeon Gyu-ha grabbed In Yoo-shin’s hand that was touching his little finger, and gave him a kiss as light as a feather. * When he came out after washing up, Hyeon Gyu-ha was holding pajamas with a pattern of hamsters. “I thought it would be uncomfortable for you to wear the clothes I only had at home, so I stopped by Yoo-shin- ssi ’s house and brought some pajamas.” “Alright. I forgot to feed 6- se , so I’ll go home too.” “The feed container was empty, so I brought it to her. It’s natural for a little brother to help his  noona   eat. But I think she’s being a bit territorial. She kept glaring at me from behind the toilet paper roll.” “She’s just a little timid and wary.” If it weren’t for In Yoo-shin’s taming ability, he wouldn’t have even dreamed of handling her until now. “But how did you get into my house?” “You’ve left the window open.” “Aha.” It seemed I was in such a rush this morning that I forgot to lock the window.  He went into the small room and was about to change clothes when Hyeon Gyu-ha came in at a brisk pace. “…… I’m going to change my clothes.” “I know.” “Will you please leave for a moment?” “I’ll turn around. I’ll feel more at ease if I can at least hear the sound of you changing your clothes.” Then, Hyeon Gyu-ha turned his back quickly and stood facing the wall. In Yoo-shin scratched his head once and took off his clothes. Well, it’s not a big deal since we’re both guys and he’s not watching…… Even so, he changed quickly. Before he could even say he was done changing, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had turned his back, narrowed his eyes slightly. “I’m finally seeing Master in hamster pajamas up close.” Up close……? That sounded a bit odd, but In Yoo-shin decided to let it slide. He’d have a nervous breakdown if he dwelled on every little thing Hyeon Gyu-ha said. It was time to go to bed after eating pizza for dinner and washing up, but it was a shame to go to bed right away because it was my first time visiting someone else’s house. ‘But what should we do for fun?’ In Yoo-shin looked to the side while searching up ‘how to hang out at a friend’s house’. Hyeon Gyu-ha, sitting close to him on the sofa, looked satisfied just by watching In Yoo-shin. “Gyu-ha -ssi , what do you do for fun when you have guests over?” “Do you think I have friends who would come over to my house?” “…… No.” “If you’re bored, should I buy a TV right now?” “Ah, that’s a bit much.” As he scrolled through the app, hoping to watch a drama on the small screen of his phone, Hyeon Gyu-ha, who had been staring intently, took out a tablet from his inventory. Right. He had a tablet. “That’s OTT, right? Install it here.” (over-the-top media service; streaming platform) “Ah, Gyu-ha- ssi , you don’t watch anything specific?” “I only heard about it.” Hyeon Gyu-ha’s tablet only had basic apps installed. It seemed like he didn’t use it unless he was checking documents or emails. When he installed the OTT app and tried to log in with his ID, Hyeon Gyu-ha took the tablet and registered as a new member. “I heard many people could watch things on this? You can just use my ID too, Yoo-shin. I’ll give it to you.” The two ended up watching a movie together with the tablet floating in the air, but In Yoo-shin couldn’t really concentrate on the movie. “…… But Gyu-ha- ssi .” “Yeah.” The answer came not from his side, but from above. Exactly above his head. Hyeon Gyu-ha had In Yoo-shin sit between his legs and was hugging him tightly from behind like a hen brooding her eggs. Held tightly in his arms, In Yoo-shin was naturally uncomfortable. All his sensitive nerves were focused on the man who was embracing him. Gyu-ha’s body didn’t feel like a human body, but like a solid wall. The heat of his body melded into Yoo-shin's as their bodies became tightly fitted together. His breaths flowed over the top of the hair on Yoo-shin’s head, and their pair of heartbeats overlapped at similar speeds, resonating loosely. When he moved his hand slightly, the arm that was wrapped around his forearm moved lower to hug his waist. He lightly patted his hair, running his fingers through it as he brought his face closer to him. ‘It feels like I’m being hugged by a big dog.’ He thought about it, then sighed. If I were really hugged by a big dog, there would be no need to be nervous. ‘No, no. I’m just feeling sensitive because I’m uncomfortable. It’s just similar to how when you’re stuck in a crowded subway, you feel nervous about who you might be touching.’ In Yoo-shin, who was about to say that he didn’t want to keep being held and ask if they could just sit side by side, looked at the status window and closed his lips. [Current Status: Murderous Intent. Separation Anxiety.] “…… It’s nothing.” This was a crowded subway. A crowded subway. A crowded subway……  In Yoo-shin thought hard about it in his head and decided not to think about the breath tickling his earlobe, the fingertips wrapping around his stomach, or the gaze he felt as his toes wiggled without realizing it. “Are you having a fever? Your face is a little red.” “I-I’m okay.” In Yoo-shin shrugged his shoulders to avoid Hyeon Gyu-ha’s hand, which was trying to touch the heat of his forehead. “Do you want to have a midnight snack?” Right now, it seemed like I wouldn’t even be able to eat tteokbokki properly. As he looked away, searching for the words to express that he didn’t have to eat, he made eye contact with Hyeon Gyu-ha, who was tilting his head to the side. “Hm?” The moment he met Gyu-ha’s eyes, which were gently smiling and as he looped his arms around him, his heart skipped a beat. I thought I had quite adapted to his appearance, but I guessed I was wrong. At a distance so close that I could almost think that his long eyelashes were fluttering slightly with my own breaths, his slowly blinking jewel-like eyes were unrealistically beautiful.  As he looked into his eyes, for a moment even this living room became a world of dreams, not reality. He swallowed his saliva without realizing it as he looked at himself reflected in those eyes. Were you really of the same race as me? In Yoo-shin mumbled in his head, leaving only a dazed expression on his face. Gyu-ha, who was staring from the beginning, quickly picked up on this. With relaxed and languid eyes, he whispered. “What are you thinking about, all of a sudden?” “Gyu-ha- ssi  is so handsome that he looks like he’s not human…….” It would have been easy to make an excuse with some appropriate words, but his mind was so far away that his true feelings came out. He realized his mistake after speaking, but only after Hyeon Gyu-ha had already heard it. “You can check whether I’m human or not by touching me.” He smiled slightly, grabbed In Yoo-shin’s hand and brought it close to his face. He absently fiddled with his fingers. In Yoo-shin caressed the sharply extended eyebrows, the long eyelashes that tickled his fingertips, the straight bridge of his nose, and even the soft lip line. He then curled his fingers in shock at his soft breath. “How does it feel?” “So soft and warm……” This time too, Hyeon Gyu-ha gazed down at In Yoo-shin, who was blankly staring at him, and lightly pressed his cheek to his face as if he was happy. His skin felt soft and warm, but Yoo-shin’s cheeks actually became hotter. “I wish I can continue to remain an ordinary human being next to Yoo-shin- ssi .” “You don’t have an ordinary face……” “Master is not ordinary either.” I wondered if there was a 20-year-old in the world who was as ordinary as me, but the courage to retort like that melted away from a beautifully curved smile. Hyeon Gyu-ha’s unique scent gently lingered in the air. In the end, I couldn’t remember anything from the movie. * The sofa was wide and In Yoo-shin was small. I was relieved because it was large enough to sleep and roll around on. “I can sleep on the sofa……” Before he could finish speaking, Hyeon Gyu-ha gently lifted him into a hug and entered the bedroom without hesitation. “The bed is larger.” “Gyu-ha -ssi , please sleep comfortably in your large bed alone !” Even though it’s large, it’s still a bed for sleeping alone. In Yoo-shin became anxious, feeling a sense of crisis that he would not be able to sleep at all if he was held so close to him, but Hyeon Gyu-ha did not even pretend to listen. *** HM: I love how Gyu-ha is referring himself as the younger brother and is saying that he helped his noona eat. wwwwwww Editor M: Sitting in his lap and now sleeping in the same bed… This part of the story caters specifically to me. ------ Credits: Translator: Hoshi Miya Editor/Proofreader: Editor M We made a discord server! please join us!